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Lamont High School ranks as one of the fastest improving schools in Alberta Michelle Pinon Editor

One of the fastest improving high schools in all of Alberta resides in our own backyard! Lamont High School (LHS) made the grade, ranking seventh out of 25 fastest improving schools in the province, as rated by the Fraser Institute. The Report Card on Alberta’s High Schools 2016 rates 307 public, private, separate and charter schools based on five academic indicators generated from Grade 12 province wide testing, grade-tograde transition and graduations rates. “Alberta parents want the best for their families and having the ability to compare school performance helps them make a more informed decision about the school their children attend,” stated Peter Cowley, Director of School Performance Studies at the Fraser Institute. LHS Principal Sharon McLean was very excited to hear about the ranking, that was publicly released on July 23. Being ranked in the top ten of 25 fastest improving schools, holds great meaning for her. “What it, (ranking), meant to me was that Lamont High is a school for our students, our parents, our community, and that they have

helped us tremendously. It also meant student

LHS Principal Sharon McLean achievement is a priority, student success and academics are a priority, and that we must prepare students for the future, we must help them succeed and give them skills, knowledge and tools they need to do well in their future. I was proud of our students, their focus on learning and the value they have for their education. I was happy from a community perspective in that our schools must provide a quality education. McLean, who took over the helm in September 2012, had a systematic approach from the outset. “Our goal was to increase achievement in the junior high grades, and every year we saw growth and success in the core areas. As a staff we agreed to participate

in the High School ReDesign project with Alberta Education.” She went on to explain, “We studied the foundational principals behind the school re-design, examined ways in which we could improve teaching practices, assessment practices, and work with students to make learning relevant, meaningful and important. We wanted students to be proud of their school and succeed academically. Our focus was instruction in the core subject areas

with a focus on increasing learning and achievement. One of our goals was for students to be self directed in learning, to have choice, flexible learning environments and lots of support, additional help with course work, and teacher availability for help and time. McLean also pointed out that timetabling for student achievement is crucial, and that increasing the Language Arts time, having subject specialist teachers in junior and senior high, Flex

Blocks, student centered learning, innovative teaching practices, career counselling, planning for post secondary, working hand in hand with parents as well as having students become more self directed in learning, as well as having high learning standards and expectations from teachers. Other contributors to LHS’ success is the teaching staff, who McLean describes as dedicated, energetic, hard working, passionate, and have

high standards and expectations from their students. “They, (staff), are creative, always looking for ways to improve success, innovative in teaching practices, engage students with technology, Google Classroom, choice in learning, and they are always looking enthusiastic and work as an amazing team. They have fun, enjoy teaching and love kids.”

2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP request public assistance for Heartland Hotel robbery Fort Saskatchewan, AB On July 2 at approximately 1:30 p.m., a person believed to be lone male entered the Heartland Hotel in Lamont. The male then proceeded to steal a handheld debit machine and departed in a minivan that was property of the Heartland Hotel. The minivan has since been recovered. Fort Saskatchewan RCMP is requesting the assistance

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of the public in identifying the male responsible for the theft. The male is described as Caucasian, in his twenties, approximately 6’2” and 160 lbs. The male is observed to have several tattoos, including a sleeve tattoo on his left arm containing spider webs and a tattoo on his right hand. Anyone with information pertaining to this crime is requested to contact the Fort

Saskatchewan RCMP at 780-997-7900. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Police employ use of bait vehicle Fort Saskatchewan, AB The RCMP are warning would be criminals that if you steal a vehicle, or enter it to steal items inside, it may be a “Bait Vehicle”. As property crime is a policing priority, the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP has been strategically plac-

ing a “bait vehicle” within the detachment area. The location and type of vehicle will not be identified in an effort to maintain the purpose of this vehicle. The RCMP is advising the public of this initiative in an effort to deter thefts from, and of, motor vehicles. The

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP and General Investigation Section in conjunction with the “K” Division Auto Theft Unit are taking a unique approach by utilizing this bait vehicle. This initiative demonstrates a committed partnership with the Fort Sask-

atchewan community in combatting this type of property crime which ultimately has far reaching effects. This device is monitored by the RCMP and when persons are located within the stolen vehicle, they will be arrested and charged accordingly.

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Opinion Decision making should be based on fact and science - not politics Northern Albertans affected by the devastating wildfires in and around Fort McMurray have experienced challenging, and in some cases, life-changing, times recently. The impact on communities and businesses, particularly on the energy sector, is significant, and will pose challenges for some time. It has been inspiring to see how this tragedy has brought out the very best of generosity and kindness in Canadians. Energy workers were struggling even before the fires in Alberta. Low commodity prices combined with regulatory uncertainty and delayed energy infrastructure projects hinder Canada’s energy sector, and negatively impact its competitiveness. In January 2016, the Liberal government introduced an unclear and duplicative interim review process for energy infrastructure projects that outline intentions to base decisions on science and facts, consider the views of the public and effected communities, meaningfully consult Indigenous peoples and accommodate their rights and interests, and assess direct and upstream greenhouse gas emissions linked to the projects under review. Liberal ministers tout their announcement will “provide greater certainty” and “restore confidence” in Canada’s regulatory process. This is confusing

Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs because these measures already characterize Canada’s regulatory process for energy project assessments and approval. Both Canada’s energy producers and the Government of Canada have a long history of consultation and partnership with First Nations in energy development. This relationship-building is incorporated into the existing review process, and First Nations and Métis companies, partnerships and employment certainly underpin Alberta’s oil and gas sector. In fact, oil sands companies employ among the highest numbers of First Nations workers in well-paying jobs of any businesses in Canada, and First Nations and Métisowned companies are involved in oil and gas from production to service and supply provision, generating benefits and opportunities for their own and surrounding communities. Stakeholders are concerned about this “new”

approach. Alex Ferguson, the Vice President of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, told the Standing Committee on Natural Resources recently that “we’ve scratched our heads a little bit…” about specific requirements and measures, and how it differs from Canada’s long track record of world class regulations and stringent assessment. He said the interim process is “a bit up in the air”. Others, like Katrina Marsh of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, say they “don’t fundamentally believe that the environmental assessment processes run by the federal and provincial governments are broken.” The new requirements for upstream greenhouse gas emissions from pipelines are also worrying, given pipelines do not emit GHGs and that upstream emissions fall under provincial jurisdiction. This is not a bar to which any other major infrastructure in Canada is held. The federal approach is causing uncertainty, delays, higher costs and creating a lack of confidence in the oil and gas industry. The Liberal government is undermining the stability and predictability of one of Canada’s most vital sectors that provides crucial economic benefits to all Canadians. In fact, the sector contributes $17 billion dollars annually to all levels of government to fund essential

government programs and services. The industry is important in 12 of Canada’s 13 provinces and territories, and is the single largest private sector investor in the country, with $81 billion dollars in capital projects in 2014. The contribution of oil and gas companies to the Canadian labour force is considerable. More than 440,000 Canadians work directly and indirectly in the oil and gas sector, from coast-to-coast-to-coast. The review process was independent, scientific, evidence and factbased, and has always consulted with communities and the public, before the interim measures were announced. While the former Conservative government trusted the expert work and recommendations of the National Energy Board, the Trudeau Liberal government has created an entirely parallel additional layer of bureaucracy not to supplement the NEB process, but to duplicate it. They’ve even said that if the NEB recommends a project for approval, the Cabinet may not approve it. So much for thorough decision-making based on facts and science, and not on politics. Shannon Stubbs is the Member of Parliament for Lakeland, and the Official Opposition Deputy Critic for Natural Resources.

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Cst. Sean Morris waves farewell Dear Editor, It is with sorrow that I announce my transfer from the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment. I started off my career with the RCMP in 2009 by being posted to Fort Saskatchewan. Since then I have had the ability to work as a General Duty member in both the City of Fort Saskatchewan and in the rural area of Lamont County. In 2014, I was asked to assume the role as the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment Victim Service/Community Policing Officer. I accepted the role reluctantly, because I was unsure if I was up to the task, however, two years later, I could not have been happier with my decision. My work as the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment Victim Service/Community Policing Officer has afforded me the ability to work with amazing groups such as: Fort Saskatchewan Victim Services, Restorative Justice, Families First, Building Bridges, Heartland Citizens on Patrol, and Block Parents, just to name a few. Not to mention the work that I was able to do with the City of Fort Saskatchewan, the Town of Lamont, the Town of Bruderheim, and the Village of Chipman. I want to thank each and every group that I have had the privilege of working with over the past two years, and I also want to thank all media outlets who have assisted me and the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment. Over the past seven years my family and I have made Fort Saskatchewan our home, so it is difficult leaving such an amazing city. However, I look forward to the new opportunities I will have with my new posting in Red Deer. Sincerely, Cst. Sean Morris

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Opinion Local MLA urges ag. societies to apply for funding Submitted by: Jessica Littlewood MLA for Fort SaskatchewanVegreville Agriculture in Alberta is older than the province itself. In fact agriculture, and not the fur trade or the oil fields, was what brought settlement to Alberta in first place. Most Alberta communities grew up around farms and the people who built them, and it is rare to find a second or third generation Albertan without farming roots in their b a c k g r o u n d somewhere. A g r i c u l t u r a l Societies have played a critical role in the development of rural Alberta, promoting rural life and sharing agricultural innovation and best practices among farmers and communities. There are over 285

Agricultural Societies in Alberta. They do everything from hosting local farm fair days to supporting local swimming pools and playgrounds to running camps so that city kids can experience farm life. In the Fort SaskatchewanVegreville area we have Ag Societies in Bruderheim, Lamont, Chipman, Andrew, St. Michael and of course in Vegreville, where they host the Vegreville Country Fair that’s tak-

ing place August 4 – 6. Another thing that Ag Societies do in Alberta is promote and educate about agriculture and about farm safety. That’s why I’m very happy to help spread the word that the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS) has announced a new grant program for Ag Societies. This new grant program is specifically designed to fund programs about farm safety – to raise awareness, to educate and to support programming. It is funded by the Government of Alberta through the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Later this fall at the Ag Society regional meetings AAAS representatives will distribute a list of resources, speakers or programming suggestions. There is $900,000

available over three years for this initiative. For more information you can contact someone with AAAS directly at: Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies Rm 100a, 7000 – 113th St Edmonton, AB T6H 5T6 Ph: 780-427-2174 Email: aaas@gov.ab.ca� I encourage everyone associated with agriculture or one of the Agricultural Societies to take advantage of this opportunity. Agriculture is a way of life that will always be part of Alberta. Our government wants to support agriculture and all the people who take part in it, and to help keep them safe so that the rural way of life continues forever. Jessica Littlewood is the Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Fort SaskatchewanVegreville Constituency.

Laker pride: shine on for an even brighter future Sharon McLean may very well be the best thing to ever happen to Lamont High School (LHS). Of course, she would disagree, and give credit to the dedicated teachers, educational assistants, and front office staff from LHS. But the captain of a ship is in command, and McLean’s leadership has been instrumental in the growing success of LHS inside and outside of the classroom. Recently, LHS was ranked seventh out of 25 schools in Alberta as the fastest growing, and that’s no small feat for the small rural school. Every time I bring up McLean’s name in conversation, accolades and appreciation are always forthcoming, and very well deserved. Bursting

with energy, enthusiasm, genuine sincerity and kindness, McLean is always listening and ready to lend a helping hand to whatever fundraiser, project, activity, and opportunity that comes her way. She has been instrumental in a myriad of different ways since taking the helm nearly four years ago, and has a special knack for making things happen, whether it be improvements to the weight room, gymnasium, classrooms, library, extra curricular activities, career fairs, travel club or drama program. I guarantee there are many more big and little things McLean has done for LHS in recent years, and there are probably a multitude of new initiatives she has planned for

the 2016-’17 school year that is already fast approaching. I would personally like to thank Sharon for keeping The Leader abreast of the various events at the school, letting us how we can get involved, and keep people in the community

connected to the school. I am sure there are many other things on the horizon, and look forward to following all the happenings at LHS in the months and years ahead. Michelle Pinon

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of Garfield Joseph Sexton who died on March 8, 2016 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by August 20, 2016 and provide details of your claim with Emmanuel Alade at City Law Offices 9812 102 Street Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2C2 Phone 780-997-0444 Fax 780-997-0774 Email citylaw@telus.net If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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Federal infrastructure funding supports local community building projects Michelle Pinon Editor

Local municipalities will soon reap the rewards of a federal government initiative. On Friday, July 29, Infrastructure Canada formally announced the first of two installments this year under the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) to Alberta. The $109.5 million installment, which flows through the provincial government to all of its communities on a per capita basis, will support communities local infrastructure projects. According to the press release the Town of Bruderheim will receive $72, 675; the Town of Lamont will receive $94, 510; the Town of Mundare will receive $50,000; the Village of Andrew will receive $50,000; the Village of Chipman will receive $50,000; and the County of Lamont will receive

$208, 751. Town of Mundare Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla said the GTF grant is very important for the community, and helped to partially fund a new playground in the Whitetail Crossing subdivision. In the Town of Lamont, the GTF grant helped fund road reconstruction projects on 50, 51 and 52 Avenue. Village of Chipman Chief Administrative Officer Pat Tomkow said the GTF funding will be used for sidewalk replacement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This funding is utilized to maintain infrastructure, and so it is important to the municipality,â&#x20AC;? pointed out Tomkow. Village of Andrew Mayor Heather Tait said the GTF grant will help finance the water plant valve upgrade and assist in reclamation of the old water well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more that Provincial and Federal

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town capital projects. For example, lagoon ($1.7 million), water reservoir and pump house #2 at the hospital ($2.1 million), and town office ($1.2 million), all were fully funded by grants. Without the assistance from senior governments, we could not afford these capital projects by ourselves.â&#x20AC;? Danielle Larivee, Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Alberta Government is committed to ensuring municipalities have the support they need to build strong, dynamic communities for Alberta families. We are pleased to work with our federal partners to provide municipalities with stable, predictable funding for local infrastructure projects that create good jobs.â&#x20AC;? Since the GTF first was introduced in 2005, over $1.8 billion has been provided to Alberta communities through the federal

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Road projects impacted by rain Michelle Pinon Editor

Mother Nature may very well have thrown a monkey wrench into Lamont Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road projects this summer. Chief Administrative Officer Robyn Singleton said road projects have been impacted by rain. He went on to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the main message at this time is that projects have been impacted by the seemingly constant rains this year, and we are concerned that the resulting delaysâ&#x20AC;? that could make completing all of the 2016 construction projects very difficult to achieve. Singleton is waiting for updates from public works, and is expected to provide more details to county council when it next meets on Tuesday, August 9.

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Lamont Auxiliary Chapel Saturday Evenings 4:00 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel - Skaro 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 8:30 am St. Michael the Archangel - St. Michael 2nd and 4th Sundays 8:30 am

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Public can weigh in on Bill 21 Michelle Pinon Editor

All Albertans have the chance to weigh in on Bill 21, the Modernized Municipal Government Act, this summer. Consultations are being held in a number of communities, and the public can also go online to provide feedback and complete a questionnaire. Essentially, the Municipal Government Act (MGA) was passed in Alberta 20 years ago. Robyn Singleton, Chief Administrative Officer, provided some insight recently to shed some light on the changes (amendments) the provincial government is proposing. “Alberta passed the first modern municipal legislation in Canada more than 20 years ago, followed by Manitoba essentially passing the same statute, then Nova Scotia, etc.” He went on to say, “Essentially, all modern acts grant powers to municipalities to act on issues unless they have specifically not been granted the authority to

so act, approximately what Alberta calls ‘natural person powers’. Under the old legislation, based upon 1880’s Ontario legislation, municipalities could only do those things that legislation specifically authorized, as many issues would arise which had not been addressed before the old legislation was cumbersome and had to be amended frequently to provide the necessary powers to act.” Singleton said the proposed changes to the MGA are not profound in scope, however, the potential impacts of the revisions are sweeping, and will require municipal districts and counties to assist urban neighbours in paying the costs of many programs. He explained, “Cost sharing does exist today on a wide basis, however, the legislation will require agreements be negotiated within a two year time frame with all neighbours or compulsory arbitration will ensue.” Therein lies the rub. “I do not believe it is possible to negotiate 13 agreements in the

Lamont town council to discuss flooding repairs Michelle Pinon Editor

Flood repairs will be on the agenda of Lamont town council’s August 9th meeting. Elaine Macdonald, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Lamont, said a request to approve the transfer of funds from a reserve account will be made to fund flooding repairs to the municipality’s infrastructure. One culvert at the north end of Hillside Park is to be replaced, while another culvert is to be dredged out and cleaned. Macdonald said the quotes for the culvert replacement range from $12,000 to $14,000. As for estimated damages to the walking bridges, Macdonald said the town is still waiting for an engineer’s report. The town office, lift station and recreation centre were also damaged in the flood, and those damages are covered under the town’s insurance. “Highway 831 will be looked at by Alberta Transportation as there is damage along there..”

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required time frame.” One of the other requirements will be to develop inter-municipal development plans, that would require five urban agreements, seven rural agreements, and Lamont County would also be required to participate in the Capital Region Board. “It has been suggested that we attempt to negotiate on a group basis, but in my 35 years of legal experience I can say with absolute certainty such a process would not be in our county’s best interest.” Of course the major sticking point is the sharing of tax revenue, particularly linear assessment, between rural and urban municipalities.

For example, Lamont County raises approximately 78 per cent of its revenue from non-residential sources, and uses all of those dollars to balance its internal budget. The MGA review started back in 2014 with the introduction of stakeholder consultations. After these most recent consultations, it is expected Bill 21 will come back for debate in the legislature, and include any amendments arising from feedback received through consultations. All changes to the MGA, including regulations, will be proclaimed before municipal elections in the fall of 2017.

Victor Lorne “Scotty” Scott Victor Lorne “Scotty” Scott, of Lamont, Alberta, passed away at the age of 89 years on July 22, 2016 after a stroke. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Carol Gelowitz and her husband Don; his son, Rick Scott and his wife Kim; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (Libby); and son, Robert “Bob” Scott; his parents, Andrew and Minnie Scott; his sisters, Elsie Riley and Maude Peddle and brother, Andrew Scott. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM at First Memorial Riverview Chapel in Fort Saskatchewan with Yvonne Racine officiating. Online condolences may be sent through www.riverviewfuneral.com.

Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Riverview Chapel Fort Saskatchewan, AB 780-998-9898

PROTECTING ALBERTANS AGAINST UNFAIR POWER BILLS The Government of Alberta is going to court to protect Albertans from being forced to pay for the business losses of five power companies. The companies are trying to offload their losses onto Albertans because of a deal made between the former government and Enron, a discredited and now-bankrupt U.S. electricity operator. Albertans shouldn’t have to pay for the losses of electricity companies. This ‘Enron clause’ was never raised during months of public hearings that 16075DE0 were supposed to ensure Albertans got a fair deal as their electricity system was deregulated. And, there is evidence the Enron clause was enacted unlawfully by the previous government and then deliberately withheld from the public. The Government is asking the court to overturn the Enron clause and protect Albertans against an estimated $2 billion in business losses over the next four years. If successful, any additional electricity fees charged to the public due to the Enron clause will be refunded back to Albertans. Albertans shouldn’t be on the hook for a backroom deal that allows companies to collect the profits when power prices are high and hand consumers the losses when prices are low. That’s why the Government of Alberta is taking legal action – to protect Albertans. Learn more at powerpurchase.alberta.ca

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Communities In Bloom judges tour Ukrainian Village Michelle Pinon Editor

Judges from the Communities in Bloom program paid a visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV) on Monday, July 25. David Makowsky, head of communications and external relations for UCHV, always looks forward to the annual visit, which includes an exclusive and thorough tour of the museum. “The UCHV is proud to serve as anchor attraction for the region, but we also value our involvement and support for community initiatives.” Since 2002, UCHV has participated in CIB national civic pride program, and is the first living history museum of its type to participate in the program, and has received five blooms out of five every year. “We viewed CIB as an opportunity to become actively involved in fostering pride in our workplace, environmental responsibility and beautification of our museum’s green spaces. The feedback that we receive from the annual evaluation provides us with recommendations that we consider in both our programming and infrastructure maintenance. Participation in this program has also created a sense of pride amongst staff, where we have a measure than we can try to improve on every year.” He went on to say, “The CIB judges are volunteers who have a varied background in sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. We are always eager to read the evaluation that we receive and learn what their impressions were of our programming and infrastructure maintenance, and how

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Pictured from left to right: Ed Hooker, Communities in Bloom (CIB) judge, Iryna Tatko, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV) Senior Interpreter, and Bob Ivison, CIB judge about to depart on their tour of the village on Monday, July 25. their feedback can help us improve our environmental footprint.” For example, Makowsky said they upgraded garbage cans to the bear proof variety to minimize any opportunity for wasps to buzz around food plates in the food services area. “Participating in CIB,” added Makowsky, “cre-

Protecting Alberta Lands Tickets for public land offences will range from $100 to $500. Alberta is known for its vast, beautiful land – and it’s important we take the steps to protect it. 16075DG0 Starting August 6, 2016, tickets with specified fine penalties can be issued on the spot for irresponsible off-highway vehicle use, damage and destruction to fish or wildlife habitat and inappropriate waste disposal.

These tickets are another tool for enforcement personnel, who may also issue written warnings, require the person(s) responsible to repair any damage they caused or compel the person(s) responsible to appear in court. Anyone who witnesses serious public lands abuse can phone the 24-hour Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800.

ates a sense of pride in our workplace and a measure that we can use to improve what we do in every year moving forward.”

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Rolling in the dough during Perogy Making 101 Michelle Pinon Editor

Perogy, pyrogy,pirohi, pierogiâ&#x20AC;Śhowever you spell the word, it tastes absolutely delicious. While Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve consumed many perogies since starting my posting at The Lamont Leader, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never had the opportunity to make them from scratch. That was until I took a hands on perogy making class at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV) recently. Senior Interpreter Lessia Petriv greeted everyone before getting the ingredients lined up with the help of her assistant. One of the first things she made known was the fact that her accent was not fake, that she was from Kyviv. The first order of business was to wash our hands. Petriv explained some of the history behind this â&#x20AC;&#x153;peasant foodâ&#x20AC;? that was a common staple in the diet. Most of the time, however, perogies were made for special occasions. Before making the dough, you would boil two medium peeled potatoes until tender. Drain out the water from the pot and then mash the potatoes. Even though the recipe is simple, the amount of time required to knead the dough is the difference between good and great perogies. Petriv said it was like the difference between satin and silk, heavy and light. She mixed one and a half cups of flour in half a cup of warm potato water, with one tablespoon oil and half a teaspoon of salt. After mixing the dough to the right consistency, and kneading it a bit, she cut up the dough so each one of us could knead the dough on our own. When the dough is very soft, smooth and elastic set aside in a covered bowl for 30 minutes. As for the thickness of the dough, it should be 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick, and cut into squares between two and two and a half inches. We used potatoes and onion filling, but there are many variations, including: potato and bacon, potato and cheddar cheese, dry cottage cheese, sauerkraut, and meat. You can even make dessert perogies. She said if using blueberries to ensure they are frozen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other fruit can be fresh, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put sugar on the fruit. If you like, you can sprinkle some sugar on the outside of the perogy before boiling, if desired. We took turns rolling the dough, and then cutting the dough into circles, squares and triangles, before pinching the edges and setting them on a cotton tea towel until ready for cooking. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and boil for eight to nine minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stick together. Once they are done, drain, and rinse with cold water. Toss

with onions that have been sauteed in butter and serve with sour cream on the side. And the best part, sampling our creations! Velvety and light, and smothered in goodness, they were the best perogies Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever eaten. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to roll up my sleeves at home and try it for my family. Most of all, the secret is to make it â&#x20AC;&#x153;with feelingâ&#x20AC;? because that feeling is the key ingredient to nourishing your body and soul for years and generations to come.

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Senior Interpreter Lessia Petriv, right, poses with Lamont Leader editor Michelle Pinon.

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Together, we can keep the St. Michael Landfill a clean, environmentally friendly part of our planet! The St Michael Landfill site, St. Michael Regional Solid Waste Commission is a Class II facility that accepts non-hazardous materials. Every load brought to the landfill site is weighed and directed to the proper disposal area. Household garbage goes to the working face with separate areas for; antifreeze, batteries, concrete, electronic waste, household hazardous waste, metal, plastic fertilizer bottles, oil containers, paints, tires, waste oil, waste oil filters, and wood branches. The working face is compacted daily and covered. We do not charge for household refuse generated during the routine operations of a family dwelling. We want our Lamont County residents to be able to use the landfill safely and in an environmentally sustainable way for years to come so we require proof of residency. if you are new to the Lamont County Region, please bring a copy of your tax notice, power bill, natural gas or water bill with your municipal or civic address and/or legal description, as the land owners are listed in the computer. This will allow us to make sure people from out of our area arenʼt using your landfill as dumping grounds.

Recycling Itʼs good for the health of our earth! The St Michael Landfill Site operates a basic recycling program which is being expanded. There are designated areas that allow residents to drop off of recyclable items and keep these items from being landfilled.

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Calling all home cooks to Babas & Borshch Cook Off If there is one thing Red Seal Chef Gail Hall has learned from judging at the Babas & Borshch Cook Off these past three years is that: “home cooks are just as good at making borshch as paper chefs. Actually, they are probably even better!” That’s high praise indeed from Hall, a well known Edmonton based chef, educator, writer and consultant. Since Hall began judging at the Borshch Cook Off, Hall says: “I’ve also learned that every version is the correct version, and all home cooks are very passionate and proud of what they bring to Babas and Borshch.” She has also learned there are many different versions of borshch, but no matter what the version, she is judging the soup on the two main criteria, flavour and balance, as well as texture and presentation. To date there have only been a handful of people enter the cook off, but Hall is hopeful there will be a full complement of home cooks, (15 in total), to the competition before it begins on Sunday, August 21. That is also the wish of Festival Co-ordinator Hazel Anaka, who stated

that the Aug. 11 deadline for entries is fast approaching. Anaka said the Borshch Cook Off is a great opportunity for home cooks to have their borshch recipe tested by judges other than their friends and loved ones. “Winners take home a custom, unique, hand crafted borshch bowl as well as bragging rights. She went on to say, that in light of the 125th anniversary celebration of Ukrainian immigration, to Canada, “we hope cooks will use ingredients that would have been available at the time”. The goal is to provide some light hearted fun and entertainment for a couple of hours. There will definitely be light hearted fun as CFCW celebrity anchor Jackie Rae Greening will be on the judging panel, along with CTV Morning Live host Jordan Hertner, Chef Gail Hall, and a representative from the ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen. Anaka, along with audience members, get to hear each of the home cook’s stories, about their recipes and the process they use to the table. “I am also amazed at how they decorate their area with fancy linens, bowls, and cut-

Obituary Gertrude “Gertie” Cecelia Ferrel November 8, 1919 July 15, 2016 Gertrude passed away at Tofield Long Term Care with her only son, Lester, at her bedside. Gertrude is also survived by her daughters Eleanor Huzar and Evelyn Merrick; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her youngest daughter Mavis Muir, and by her husband John “Jack” Ferrel. Thank you to Dr. Hacket and the staff at the Tofield Long Term Care. Your compassion was very comforting for our family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Tofield Funeral Chapel at 5107-49 Street. A private inurnment will take place at Cavell Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Cavell Cemetery where Gertrude will be laid to rest beside her husband and family members. (Cavell Cemetery, c/o Lester Ferrel, RR#4, Tofield, AB, T0B4J0). Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959 www.weberfuneralhome.ca

lery,” added Anaka. A couple of her favourite story lines are: “I made this using vegetables I stole from my neighbours garden,” and “I used blessed water.” No doubt there will be more stories to tell during the 2016 edition, and if you’d like to be a part of the action email babasandborshch@gmail .com or phone 780-3632434 to register.

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Borshch Cook Off 2016 Champion Helen Zachoda, second from left, poses with the judges. On the far right is judge Gail Hall. While Zachoda will not be returning to this yearʼs competition, her grandson Nicholas Zachoda will be competing along with Stefania Jarzabek.

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Contributors recognized by Lamont & District Ag. Society Michelle Pinon Editor

Three Lamont area families were recognized for their special contributions to the Lamont & District Agricultural Society during the Summer Sizzler Rodeo on Sunday, July 24. “It gives me great honour to acknowledge three families for their dedication and humble support towards the Lamont & District Agricultural Society,” stated Ag. Society Vice President Terry Eleniak. Eleniak thanked the Nimchuk family for the new sign that is situated on the southeast corner of the property adjacent to Secondary Highway 831 that was erected and

going. I would like to acknowledge and thank Orest and Tim Nimchuk and family for their continued support towards the agricultural communities and local ag. societies for the creation of the sign.” Eleniak then thanked the Stadnick family for their contributions. “The two barns behind us have great heritage and symbolism to us as a society. Those barns were built by the late Dennis Stadnick and wife Sherry, whom were instrumental in what we are today as a society. When it was decided to purchase our own property, it was agreed that the barns were a strong element to our facility and the core of what our

Allan and Terry Carter as well have put the Lamont Ag. Society on the map, helping in site preparation, equipment utilization and the successful demo derby. There was a time we had up to 60 demo cars and trucks in the competition.” Eleniak then presented each family with its own sign for each of the barns that will now be branded as Stadnick’s Stables and Carter’s Corral. “We thank these families for your generous donations and time commitments provided in the past, and the time contributed in the future. All three families are lifetime members for a reason,” concluded Eleniak.

Frank Cholak speaks through the microphone as Aaron Wick presents Tim Nimchuk with a commemorative plaque while his parents(on the far right) look on. In the background is Donna Carter. built by the Lamont Farm Centre which is owned and operated by the Nimchuk family. “Orest Nimchuk is a lifetime member, and has been actively involved in the parade logistics, Demo Derby and Kubota Days,” stated Eleniak. “The legacy he has built continues on now with his son Tim and family to keep it

grounds are built from.” The Carter family was then recognized for its contributions to the ag. society. “Donna Carter is one of the founding members that have developed this ag. society to the strong organization it is today. The countless and tireless hours that were committed definitely show in what we have become.

Lamont & District Ag. Society Vice President Terry Eleniak, right, presents two Lamont Fire Department members with a $500 cheque.

PHOTOS BY SHANNON ZELINSKI

Three local families were honoured for their contributions to the Lamont & District Agricultural Society during the Summer Sizzler Rodeo on Sunday, July 24. Pictured from left to right are: Brenda Wedge, Allan Carter, Aaron Wick, Lamont and District Ag. Society President, Donna Carter, and Frank Cholak, Treasurer of the Lamont and District Ag. Society.

Pictured from left to right are: Jill and Mark Steiner with daughter Illa Steiner, Alexandra Stadnick, Asher Steiner, Monica Stadnick, Sherry Stadnick, Aaron Wick and Frank Cholak.

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●1946 Oliver C Cletrac HG crawler. ●1944 McCorm mick W-4 tractor. ●1944 Minnea apolis Moline “Z” tractor. ●1946 Masseyy Harris 81 tractor. ●1947 Farmal l “A” 14 hp. tractor. ● 1947 Farmall “B” tractor. ●1937 John Deere “D” tractor with the intake ●1947 Farmal l “BN” tractor. and exhaust on right hand side (very rare – ●1947 John D Deere “D” Styled tractor. John Deere archives state that only 3 are ●1947 Masseyy Harris 20 Row Crop tractor. known to exist worldwide). ●1948 Cocksh hutt 80 tractor. ●1938 John Deere “A” Row Crop tractor. ●1948 Farmal l “C” tractor. ●1948 Farmal l “H” tractor. ●1948 Farmal l Cub 9 hp. tractor. ●1948 Leaderr 48D tractor. ●1948 Masseyy Harris Pony 10 hp. tractor. ●1949 John D Deere “M” tractor. ●1939 John Deere “G” Unstyled tractor. ●1939 Massey Harris 101 Junior tractor. ●1940 Allis Chalmers “B” tractor. ●1940 John Deere “AR” Unstyled tractor. ●1940 John Deere “B” tractor. ●1940 John Deere “BR” tractor. ●1949 Masseyy Harris 22 tractor. ●1941 Case “V” tractor. ●1950 John D Deere “R” diesel tractor. ●1941 John Deere “LA” 7 hp. tractor. ●1951 Allis Ch halmers WF tractor. ●1942 John Deere “H” tractor. ●1951 John D Deere “AR” tractor. ●1951 Minnea apolis Moline Model “R”, Type “S”. ●1952 Cocksh hutt 20 tractor. ●1952 Oliver 7 77 tractor. ●1953 Case D DC4 tractor. ●1954 McCorm mick Super W6 TA tractor. ●1954 Massey y Harris 33 tractor. ●1943 Cockshutt 60 tractor. ●1955 Cocksh hutt 30 tractor. ●1943 Farmall “M” tractor. ●1956 Massey y 333 tractor. ●1943 Case “SC” tractor. ●1957 Allis Ch halmers D14 tractor. ●1943 Massey Harris 102 Junior tractor. tional 350 Continental diesel. ●1957 Interna ●1943 Case “VA” tractor. ●1959 Minnea apolis Moline 4 Star tractor. Auctioneer's Note: After many years of ●1959 Massey y Ferguson TO-35 tractor. collecting & restoring antique tractors Norman & tional 350 tractor. ●1960 Interna Judy have decided to sell their complete y Ferguson 65 tractor. ●1966 Massey collection! What a rare opportunity to go back in time and witness an impressive lineup of rare UNRESTORED TRACTORS antique tractors that will be selling completely ●1953-1955 M Massey Harris Special 44. unreserved!! For further info. call Norman @ ●1958 Minnea apolis Moline 5 Star tractor. (780)-336-3512 or (780)-385-8814.

●±(12) – Partss tractors.

LIVE INTERNET BIDDING AND ALL TRACTORS WILL START SE ELLING AT 12 PM

Auctioneers Dwayne Dunkle Cal Herder Kurt Cole AB License #209769

BOX 545 CASTOR, ALBERTA Tel: 1-(877)-UP4BIDS (874-2437) Sale Site/Sale Day: (403) 575-5388 & 740-6251

Cashiers Pam Dunkle Sue Herder Marcy Renschler

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Electrician

Business Directory

Quality Electric

1” ad $40/month; 2” ad $80/month Advertise Today. Call Marion @ 780-895-2780 or email: lmtleader@gmail.com

K K K

Residential Commercial Industrial

Matt Luyckfassel

Auto Repair

35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SERVICING Heavy Trucks and Trailers Motorhomes Automobiles Tractors SPECIALIZING IN Kubota Equipment

780-910-9748

Corral Cleaning

mattluyckfassel@hotmail.com

CARSON’S CORRAL CLEANING & MANURE SPREADING

Excavation Contractor

TOM 780-718-5629

OPEN MON-FRI 8AM – 6PM AND SAT 8AM – 1PM

Aggressive Crushing Ltd.

Darrell Sabo 4715 - 51 Street, Lamont, AB business 780-579-1100 drdeezspecialties@gmail.com cell 587-338-5910

Day Care

Cleaning Services

Finished product of 63 or 45mm minus aggregate

Open

Expert Cleaning & Detailing of Your Home. RELIABLE • TRUSTWORTHY • THOROUGH

NOW TAKING ORDERS OF 50 TONNES OR MORE Please call Frank at 780-235-4993 www.agressivebobcat.com

Mon.-Fri. 6:30 am to 6:00 pm

16 years experience

SECURITY CLEARANCE • LICENSED • INSURED – free estimates – Bruderheim, Lamont, Fort Saskatchewan, and Sherwood Park areas. Call or text Irene @ 780-910-2180

We will be crushing recycled concrete in the Lamont area.

Fencing

Ages 12 months to 12 years Fullylicensed-pre-accredited-subsidy Licensed - Accredited - Subsidy Accepted Fully accepted!

780-764-2272 780-764-2272

5219 - 5050Street, 5236 Street,Mundare Mundare

Over 20 years experience

EST. 2006

Dog Grooming

Construction

Commercial • Residential • Industrial Chain Link • Ornamental

Rene Pedersen, Tofield AB. 780-919-0934 www.universalfence.ca • rp@universalfence.ca universalfence@hotmail.com PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION GUARANTEED

WE REPAIR WALLS THAT LEAK

Funeral

www.foundationguy.ca wall

leak repair sump installation tile installation waterproofing structural damage restore

Forever MONUMENTS

weeping

Free Inspection

780-709-5685

Best Quality Granite, Design CREATING A LASTING IMPRESSION

Eavestroughing FREE ESTIMATES

Marvin Tallas 780-984-6742 David Fisher 780-850-0002

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • RURAL

The advertisers in the Business Directory Thank You for choosing them.

PO Box 546 Lamont, AB T0B 2R0

Specializing in Seamless Eavestrough Installation Alu-Rex Leaf Guard System • Downpipe • Soffit & Fascia Gutter Cleaning & Repair • Roof Top Snow Removal

Run a 2” Business Directory ad for $880+GST for a year. That’s All Year with the 12th Month Free.

28 YEARS OWNER BUY DIRECT AND SAVE 4217-51 Avenue, Vegreville, AB. TOLL FREE: 844-632-2054 CELL: 780-966-9191 WEBSITE: www.forevermonuments.com

Garage Doors Residential Garage Door Repair Barry Luyckfassel

587-590-3677 bluyckfassel@outlook.com

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Business Directory

Real Estate

1” ad $40/month; 2” ad $80/month Advertise Today. Call Marion @ 780-895-2780 or email: lmtleader@gmail.com

Hair Stylist

Plumbing/Heating

Mundare Salon & Barber

JMP Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

Kerry Beitz Owner/Hairstylist

5216 - 50 Street Mundare, Alberta

780-221-7193

Furnace & Hot Water Tank Replacement Plumbing - New Home Construction Air Conditioning - Gas Fitting - Gas Fire Places Garage Heaters - Service & Repair - Sheet Metal

For all your real estate needs

Shannon Kowal 780-920-3076 Jason Kowal 780-818-6010

Office – 780-764-4007 5004 50 Street, Mundare www.kowalrealty.ca

Are you Buying or Selling? Gerhard Rosin 22 years experience

cell: 780-490-8616

Hot Tub Services T.L.C. Hot Tub Sales & Service - Inspection - Repairs - Sales - Service (mobile) - Water Care - 24 hr Emergency calls -

Tim Dekker

email: gerhard.rosin@outlook.com

John Panek 780-999-2065 jmpplumbing@live.ca Box 84, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0

Professional

780-996-0622

Kendall Cairns, B. Comm., B. Ed., J.D.

Kennels

Barrister and Solicitor, Notary Public

JACKIE HANDEREK & FORESTER

Pet Boarding Service

Cozy Critters

Box 462, Hwy 15 Bruderheim, Alberta T0B-2R0

Phone 780-992-7990

BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS

By Appointment Century 21 Real Estate Building 5037 47 Ave (Railway Avenue), Lamont Main Line: 780-986-5081

Direct Line: 780-980-3321

Fax: 780-986-8807 email: kcairns@leduclawyers.ab.ca

website: gerhardrosin.ca office: 780-449-2800 fax: 780-449-3499 #109, 65 Chippewa Rd, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 6J7

Roofing It’s a

Family Tradition for 32 years

Best West Roofing 780-716-8197 www.deanstokesband.com

Lamont Boarding Kennels Where Dogs Play

(780) 895-2440

Myles Faragini Owner/Operator

lamontboardingkennels@@gmail.com www.lamontboardingkennels.com

LEGAL ISSUES? Ronald W. Poitras Barrister & Solicitor

Liquor Store Vintage Liquor Store

in Bruderheim

Lowest of the Lowest Prices!

Serving Lamont and Area Since 1977 Wednesday 1:30 – 5:00 pm by Appointment

780-895-2055

Come In & Check It Out!

780-796-3322

Machinery

SHIRGOR

ENTERPRISES INC. Equipment rentals and sales Industrial tools and consumables

Mini Batch Concrete

PH: 780.720.6361 FAX: 780.922.8715 EMAIL: GSH50@SHAW.CA

Located in Bruderheim AB, 5130-52 avenue

Run a 2” Business Directory ad for $880+GST for a year. That’s All Year with the 12th Month Free.

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Fatal Accidents, Wills, & More Elizabeth J. Tatchyn, B.A., LL.B BARRISTER & SOLICITOR By appointment only

at Smith Insurance Service, Main Street Lamont etatchyn@biamonte.com Edmonton: 780-425-5800 * Speaks Ukrainian *

The advertisers in the Business Directory Thank You for choosing them.

Septic Services Stadnick Contracting (2011) Ltd. Vacuum Services formerly Shumansky Vacuum Tank Service is now available for septic cleaning

Contact: Brett Ph: 587-991-0398 Sherry Ph: 780-267-7354 No job too big or small, we’ll do them all!

BECJM Enterprises Ltd. Backhoe, directional boring, trackhoe, hydrovac, steamer, picker & gravel truck Bill & Charles Matthews CERIFIED SEPTIC DESIGNER & INSTALLER Box 197 Bruderheim, AB T0B 0S0

ph/fax 780-796-3952

becjment@telus.net

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Business Directory 1” ad $40/month; 2” ad $80/month Advertise Today. Call Marion @ 780-895-2780 or email: lmtleader@gmail.com

Tree Services TITAN TREE MOVING SERVICE Huge 82” 6 spade mover ensures high survivability and less babysitting

CALL 780-603-3437

Water Treatment ALBERTA QUALITY WATER TREATMENT INC. call Kevin Curtis @ 780-238-3034 email: info@albertaqualitywater.com www.albertaqualitywater.com We provide service and solutions to any water problem! From softeners, iron and chlorine removal, to Reverse Osmosis. For pure drinking water, we have quality products and service second to none.

TITAN TREE SERVICES Tree moving & removal, trimming, pruning, brush & stump mulching. We haul away the debris!

CALL 780-603-3437

Towing and Trucking

REGULAR 24/7 TOWING

PLUS equipment, sheds, antique/classic vehicles, RVs, and more!!

Run a 2” Business Directory ad for $880+GST for a year. That’s All Year with the 12th Month Free.

Looking for office supplies? We have them at the Lamont Leader! Copy paper, coloured paper, individual sheets graph paper, notepads (various types and sizes), clear sheet protectors, clip boards, 2-pocket folders, phone message book, Post-Its (various sizes), staples, pens (blue, black, red), black fine point and ultra fine point sharpies, pencils and mechanical pencils, mechanical pencil lead and pencil sharpeners, erasers, correction ribbon, white glue and glue sticks, clear tape, binder clips (various sizes), USB flash drives (8, 16, & 32GB), Envelopes: 5-7/8 x 9-5/8, 9x12, 10x13; #10 letter; #10 one-window letter; padded envelopes (6 x 9, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 12, 12 3/8 x 17 1/4), certificate sheets, CD-Rs, and much more!

Check out our circulation map and see where our readers are located...

780-998-7668

Don’t think Towing – Think Titan!

Trucking Trevor Schinkinger Trucking Ltd. • Sand, Gravel & Top Soil • Loading & Hauling • Landscaping • Excavating • Demolition Ph: 780-895-2349

Cell: 780-220-5405

Area 1 - Lamont Leader 4,000 free circulation Area 2 - Tofield Mercury 1600 paid circulation Area 3 - Viking Weekly Review 1400 paid circulation Area 4 - The Community Press 3200 paid circulation (all papers are weekly)

Box 412 Lamont, Alberta T0B-2R0

Water Hauling

GCH Trucking Ltd. – Clean Non-Potable Water – industrial / agricultural supply and custom work

Geoff Harrold, Owner Lamont, AB

(780) 220-1025

gch_trucking@hotmail.com

Read online at lamontleader.com

EXTRA! (second Tuesday of each month) goes to all areas on this map. 15,000 free circulation. Over 35,000 readers.

20 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Classifieds

CLASSIFIED AD RATES $10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher. Weekly Review Ph. 780-336-3422 vikingreview@gmail.com Tofield Mercury Ph. 780-662-4046 adsmercury@gmail.com Lamont Leader Ph. 780-895-2780 lmtleader@gmail.com

COMING EVENTS VIKING FARMERS MARKET Regular market 2 - 4 p.m. every Thursday. Vegetables available. Gold Canyon Candles. Contact Evelyn at 780-592-2431. tfn ________________________ Holden Legion Branch #56 Annual Pig Roast Sat., August 13, 2016. Refreshments all afternoon. Supper @ 5:00 p.m. Adults - $20.00, 12 & Under $5.00 Advance tickets only call Ernie (780) 632-1792, Ivan (780) 7810562, or Peggy (780) 6882338 29-30c ________________________ The Viking Historical Society. Pancake breakfast and car show at the Viking Museum Sunday, August 14. Pancake breakfast 8:30 11 a.m. Car show 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hot dogs, beef on a bun, and live entertainment. Introducing our 50th Anniversary Project. 30-31c ________________________ Please join us for the 50th anniversary celebration honouring Merlin and Joanne Rude on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Open house 2 - 5 pm short program at 3 pm Tofield Community Hall 5309-50 Street Tofield, Alberta. Your presence is the only present they wish! TM30-32p ________________________ Vacation Bible School Barnyard Roundup - Bruce Community Centre August 8 to 11, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ages 4 to 14. For more information and to register, please contact Donna Reil 780-6882090 29-30p ________________________

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2 bedroom large suite in 3story walk-up apartment building under new professional management with live-in, on-site caretaker. Close to Town Centre, hospital and No-Frills Superstore. Rent from $895, incl. utilities, energized parking stall. DD $500. Seniors welcome with special rate. 780632-6878 or 780-918-6328 LL06tfnp ________________________ Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites, 3 appliances. Bachelor from $695, 1 bdrm from $795, rent incl. water, heat, energized parking stall. SD $500. 780-632-3102 LL06tfnp ________________________ 4518 - 55 Ave. Tofield. Recently renovated 2 story, 3 bdrm duplex, large country kitchen, large pantry, 4 appliances, 2.5 bathrooms, built-in vacuum, window coverings. Garden doors and deck, storage shed and fenced. No Smoking, no pets. $1035 per month. Call 780-463-4847. TM 29-30p ________________________ 3 bedroom apartment for rent, with ensuite bathroom in master bedroom. In-suite laundry. Heat and water included. $990/month. 5015-53 Ave. Tofield. There is also commercial space for rent $1,000/month. Call 780-932-0041. TM23tfn ________________________ 1,100 SQFT 2 bdrm condo with attached garage and 6 appliances. Heat and water included. $1,100/month D.D. $1,100. Located in Tofield. Seniors welcome. Available Aug. 15/16. Call: 780-999-8054. TM30-31p ________________________ Viking - Triplex 5022 58th Ave. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Close to hospital. Available July 1. $800 per month plus utilities. No smoking. No pets. 587-2560430 30tfnc ________________________ For rent in Irma - Cozy 2 bedroom house. Four appliances. Utilities included. No pets. No smoking. Available now. Phone Donna 780-754-3766. 05tfnc ________________________ VIKING: 3 BR upper suite and 1 BR BSMT suite available for rent August 1st. Call or text 780-717-6783 for details. 30c ________________________

Viking - For rent - 3 bedroom, bath and 1/2. Available immediately. $650 per month not including utilities. Call Lee at 780-3366089 or Murray at 780-3366088 03tfnc ________________________

Short horned bulls for sale. Polled, semen tested, optimal birth weights. Delivery available. Call Shepalta Farm at 780-679-4719. CP15tfnc ________________________

SUMMER PROMO July 1, 2016 - Sept. 30, 2016 PINOY’S CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES is now offering a 15% discount to all new clients who need any type of cleaning works!! Now open to serve you best! For all your cleaning needs: Houses, halls, shops, trailers, offices, move-out clean, motorhomes, windows, commercial complex, vehicles, any type of establishments and more! We do grass cutting as well. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! We got the best cleaning crew! For more info: call 780-3854154. Book your schedule now! One time, regular schedule, by contract or sub-contract. Owned and managed by: Elizabeth F. Andersen. CP25-38p ________________________ Straight Line Fencing Custom Fencing - All types. We also remove old fencing. Clearing of bush. Also selling Liquid Feed. Mark Laskosky 780-990-7659. 36tfnc ________________________ Betty Tkaczyk Painting. Quality interior painting. For your free estimate call 780-632-8749 (cell) or 780688-3564 (home). 30tfnc ________________________

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FOR SALE Brute 3 in 1 mower. 22” cut. 675 Briggs & Stratton Engine. Front wheel drive. Brand new. $350 OBO. 780336-3052 30-33p ________________________ 1460 IHC Combine. Call Glen at 780-663-2201 or 780679-5606. TM29-31p ________________________ 4 steel grain bins with good wooden floors. 2 - 2400 bushel bins. 1 - 2000 bushel bin. 1 - 1600 bushel bin. Located North of Hilliard. Asking price $1/bushel. Call Ken 780-235-3896. LL30p ________________________ Moving must sell select contents, must see. Call: 780-999-8054. TM30-31p ________________________

HELP WANTED SAFETY STARTS HERE TRAINING CENTRE • First Aid - CPR AED (AB & BC) • Standard First Aid • Emergency First Aid • Child Care First Aid • HCP First Aid • H2S Alive (Enform) • Ground Disturbance (Global) • Confined Space Entry • CSTS • PST • TDG • WHMIS • Flagger Training Phone (780) 608-1434 www.safetystartshere.ca ________________________ Anchor F Farms, a mixed grain and potato operation, is accepting applications for the upcoming harvest season. Searching for people to grade and sort potatoes, and equipment operators, to begin work late August. Located 10km South-West of Smoky Lake. Please fax resumes to 780.383.2441 or email to anchorffarms@gmail.com. Call Tyler at 780.656.0507 for more information. LL30-32p ________________________

REAL ESTATE 1/2 section + one 1/4 pasture/hay land south of Ryley for sale by owner. Please call: 780-288-0177. TM26-33p ________________________ Restaurant for Sale. 9,000 sq ft building plus 3 lots 25x100. Dinning room and lounge - 140 seats plus opportunity for additional living space. Call 780-3843600. Serious inquiries only! CP27tfnc ________________________ WOW WHAT A DEAL $38,888 for a 1352 SQFT HOME. ENERGY EFFICIENT FURNACE, 3 LARGE BEDROOMS, 1 AND 1/2 BATHROOM. RYLEY, AB #3 5256-52 AVE. CALL 780-662-0383. TM16tfnp ________________________

SERVICES Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087, Sedgewick. CPtfn ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. 780-662-0146 or 780-2323097. TMtfn ________________________

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WANTED Appealing for information/medical history for a William (Bill) Semeniuk of the Lamont, Chipman, Smokey Lake area. Bill, born in Alberta about 1922, had several brothers and sisters. He may have performed at several different Musical festivals, “The Red Barn” playing the violin, guitar, dulcimer? Documents indicate, Bill at age 26/27, during a relationship with a Helen Josephine Senyk of Lamont, resulted into the birth of a child in December 1948, that was placed up for adoption at birth. Contact Aggie Derrick 250-579-2236 or aderrick@telus.net. LL30-31p

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____________________ AUCTIONS ____________________ COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 9th Annual Red Deer Fall Finale Collector Car Auction. 200 cars. Westerner Park, Sept 9, 10 & 11. Last year sold over 85 percent. Time to consign, all makes models welcome. 1-888-296-0528 ext 102 or 103. Consign@egauct i o n s . c o m . EGauctions.com. Featuring Horny Mike from hit TV series Counting Cars. ____________________ ANTIQUE COLLECTOR AUCTION! 10 a.m., Saturday, August 6, 121 15 Ave., Wainwright, Alberta. Petroliana, advertising, furniture, collectibles and more! Coin Auction, Friday night. Scribner Auction, 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com. ____________________ UNRESERVED INDUSTRIAL AUCTION. September 13, 2016. Brochure deadline August 17. To consign please call Canadian Public Auction to speak to a Salesman 403-2696600. ____________________ BUD HAYNES & WARD'S Premier Firearms Auction. 50th Anniversary. Sat. & Sun., August 13 & 14 at 10

a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Modern & collectible firearms and accessories. Over 1,000 lots - Online bidding. To consign phone Linda 403-5971095; Brad 780-9408378; www.budhaynesauctions.com; www.wardauctions.com. ____________________ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ____________________ HIP OR KNEE R e p l a c e m e n t ? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque. Disability Tax Credit. Expert Help. Lowest service fee nationwide. 1-844-4535372. ____________________ EXCITING NEW home based business raises money for breast cancer research plus provides you with an all cash income. Check out our website: www.vendingforhope.com or call 1866-668-6629. ____________________ CAREER TRAINING ____________________ MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor's offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement

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Mykola and Dora Stelmach’s home built with courage and faith Michelle Pinon Editor

Sunday, August 7th will be a very special day for the Stelmach family, as well as other descendants of the first Ukrainian pioneers, who will be marking the occasion with a celebration at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV). A special ribbon will be cut shortly after 11 a.m. at the refurbished home of Ed Stelmach’s grandparents that morning, and Alberta’s former premier is looking forward to the ceremony, along with other family members, friends, special guests, and Ukrainian Day attendees at the UCHV. “I’m forever grateful my grandparents chose Canada to settle, and it makes me feel proud to keep the homestead in the family for 100 years.” Even today Ed has a hard time envisioning his grandparents, Mykola and Dora’s journey, travelling from their homeland in the Ukraine with only a promise of a better life in Canada, as well as all of the hardships and challenges they faced along the way. Ed said his grandparents were one of 12 families who arrived in 1898 from the village of Zavyche in western Ukraine, or AustriaHungary as it was known at the time. Initially, they planned on getting off the train from Montreal in Saskatchewan, but when they failed to see any building materials such as trees and rocks, they stayed on the train until they reached Fort Strathcona, what is now known as Old Strathcona in Edmonton. It took his grandparents and fellow settlers days to walk from Edmonton to the Andrew area where they found suitable farmland. “There were no roads,” pointed out Ed. “They had to clear land with only an axe and grub hoe.” They had to clear five acres of land within five years to earn their title, a quarter section, noted Ed. “Today, we look back and wonder how they were able to deal with all of those

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Ukrainian immigrants Mykola and Dora Stelmach who settled in the Andrew area in 1898. Their home has been fully restored onsite at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. challenges.” Not to mention that there was no such thing as running water or electricity. Some of the other challenges included: the language barrier, harsh climate and isolation. They also had to survive the Flu Epidemic, World War 1, and the Great Depression. “They had incredibly strong faith. That faith gave them hope, and gave them the stamina for those challenges.” The Stelmach’s, along with fellow pioneers, also built Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (Krakow), located approximately 24 kms northeast of Mundare around 1918. Unfortunately Ed did not have the opportunity to meet his grandfather, but did have the opportunity to get to know his grandmother, and remembers travelling from his farm, to the homestead to visit as youngster. When Ed’s brother passed away suddenly, he was able to purchase the estate, (original homestead), and has lived there with his wife Marie since 1977. No one had lived on the homestead since 1948, and so the couple had to reestablish a garden, dig a well, build hog barns, cattle sheds, granaries, and move a home onto the property where they raised their four children: Les, Terry, Nathan and Lynette. They are now blessed to have eight grandchildren, who range in age from two months to 12 years of age. The Stelmach home will serve as an interpretive and educational centre, honouring past generations, informing current and future generations as well as preserving the traditions and

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Here is a photo of the Stelmach home that was built in 1916.

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Marie and Ed Stelmach stand in front of Mykola and Dora Stelmachʼs family home during Ukrainian Day celebrations last August.

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This photo was taken during a restoration tour at the UCHV during the summer of 2014.

Sprinkles of laughter in Mundare

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Sprinkles The Clown had several magic wands and plenty of special tricks to show the children during her special presentation on Tuesday, July 26 in Mundare. Michelle Pinon Editor

Sprinkles The Clown brought her own special brand of entertainment to Mundare on Tuesday, July 26. “Sprinkles,” aka Deseri Adrian, the Vermilion based children’s entertainer kept reading program participants laughing throughout her presentation. The young participants all contributed to the show, and a select few got to take center stage with “Sprinkles”, and be a part of the Little Red Riding Hood themed presenta-

tion. Adrian, who is also a ventriloquist and balloon twister, is booked to do 36 shows through the Northern Lights Library System this summer. Library Manager Evelyn Henke was thrilled to have her perform, and handed out a clown nose to each of the show’s participants following the presentation. Henke said the library has an extensive collection of books, DVD’s and BluRays. “With a valid library card, patrons have access to over three million items using the Northern Lights

Library System and its partners. If an item is not on our shelves, patrons can place a hold on the item in the TRAC pace (Online Library Catalogue).” There will be two more summer reading program presentations this month: The Most Beautiful Egg on Aug. 9, and Baby Owls on Aug. 23. There will be an author visit on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. Author Sharon Mallon will be bringing copies of her book The Gift of Adultry for participants to purchase. Seating is limited and registration is required for the event.

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